Chapter 43
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Chapter 43: The Power of Wu Yue
Feng Rong froze, his face darkening instantly. His cheerful expression shattered as his eyes widened in disbelief. "You’ve already chosen a Follower!"
"Yep!" You You nodded.
"Who?!" He erupted, flames of anger licking around him like a living inferno. Having arrived late, Feng Rong hadn’t heard about her prior selection of the Yuan Family’s Elder.
"That Elder!" You You gestured at the approaching white-haired man. "He’s my only partner."
"What?!" Feng Rong’s murderous intent faltered, replaced by horrified bewilderment. "You… picked some withered old fossil?!"
_What’s wrong with elders? Don’t we all age?_
You You opened her mouth to retort, but the ritual platform lit up.
"Later!" She focused on studying the contract process, ignoring Feng Rong’s oppressive aura drilling holes into her back. The surrounding air thickened with his resentment.
On the platform, Long Xi knelt as Wu Yue pressed a palm to his forehead, chanting the contract spell. Thin strands of her spiritual energy seeped into his body, awakening his dormant cultivation. Though neither moved, You You observed Wu Yue’s energy guiding Long Xi’s through his meridians – expanding pathways, swelling his Sea of Consciousness, until golden light haloed his frame.
_This looks like… a forced power transfer?_
Before she could analyze further, Wu Yue staggered. Sweat dripped from her pallid face as her energy flickered out, halting Long Xi’s transformation.
"My thanks, Noble Lady." Long Xi steadied her, summoning clansmen. "Escort the Celestial Maiden to rest."
"But Family Head, you—"
"My tribulation approaches."
Gasps erupted as everyone looked skyward. Ominous clouds swirled above Cheng Tian Pavilion, lightning dancing within their depths.
"Tribulation lightning! The Long Family Head is ascending!"
"He was Golden Core realm! This must mean…"
"Nascent Soul Stage! Wu Yue’s power pushed him past the threshold!"
"One major realm through mere contract? Unheard of!"
"The Immortal Blessing Continent gains another first-rate immortal sect!"
The crowd buzzed. Most Golden Core cultivators never achieved Nascent Soul, yet Wu Yue’s contract alone enabled this leap. While Long Xi’s talent mattered, her abilities overshadowed all. Contracts typically unlocked minor advancements, especially at higher realms. Forcing a full realm jump? Such power dwarfed even top sects’ capabilities.
Eager eyes turned toward Wu Family members, while pitying glances shot at You You. The previously cowed Wu Family now preened, sneering at Feng Rong’s group. _Let them have their young master – our Celestial Maiden’s prowess determines sect dominance!_
Feng Rong’s scowl deepened, biting back taunts upon seeing the crowd’s derision. You You remained oblivious, pondering which skill to use.
Lightning struck as preparations activated. Protective talismans flared, shielding bystanders from eighty-one thunderous blows shaking Feng Tian Pavilion. When the storm cleared, Long Xi sat amidst swirling spiritual energy, a golden phantom sinking into his body.
"Nascent Soul… success!"
You You observed Long Xi’s revitalized form – spiritual energy a hundredfold denser than the Yuan Elder’s.
The previously battered Wu Family Head swaggered over. "Your turn, Celestial Maiden." Malicious glee oozed from his mock-polite bow.
Before You You could speak, Feng Rong lunged up, jabbing a finger at the bewildered Elder. "You chose this coffin-dodger over me? I’ll—"
"Enough." She shoved him back into his seat. "Decisions aren’t snacks to change on whim. Respect your elders."
"You…" He struggled against her grip. "That relic’s lifespan’s shorter than a mayfly’s! You’ll become a laughingstock!"
"I know." She ruffled his hair, grinning. "I don’t mind embarrassment, but won’t drag you into it." Whether her contract worked remained uncertain.
"……" Feng Rong gaped, speechless.
